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What is the best fairway wood in 2023? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. Needless to say, that extends to their views on the best fairway wood of 2023.

The bedrock of GolfWRX.com is the community of passionate and knowledgable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.

You can see the full results for the best fairway wood of 2023, as well as additional comments, in the forums.

Best fairway wood of 2023: The top 5

1. Titleist TSR2 (19.86%)

What Titleist says: “Go low to get more. Titleist TSR2 Fairways feature our lowest CG ever for speed and launch without creating excessive backspin. A new Open Hosel Construction contributes to a powerful new sound and feel that make TSR2 an instant favorite for many players.”

Here’s what GolfWRX members are saying

• DJ07: “Have both a Paradym Heavenwood and TSR2 3W. I love both of them, but the TSR2 is far more consistent for me for a club that I historically have struggled to be consistent with. Upgraded from TSi2, and the subtle changes like full scorelines across the face and shape/weight changes have given me a noticeable increase in ball speed and distance.”

You can read what other golfers are saying about the fairway wood in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop Titleist TSR2 here.

2. Ping G430 Max (17.49%)

What Ping says: “You can size up long approach shots with 100% confidence that your G430 fairway will get you home. We’re introducing Carbonfly Wrap technology to deliver more distance by positioning the CG closer to the force line to maximize ball speed, resulting in higher, longer carries.”

Here’s what GolfWRX members are saying

• eric61: “My confidence with the G430 Max 3 wood is really high right now. I’ve been reaching more par 5s in two than ever before. It is a spinnier head than many of its competitors — I’m around 3500 RPMs on a Trackman on good strikes. However, I wanted my 3 wood to be a club I really felt like I could trust and control off the tee, and this gives me that, while also being able to stop on greens — which I’m actually hitting with it sometimes! The 7 wood is just super straight and really versatile, good out of anything but the fluffiest of lies (where I feel like, because of the shallow face, I could slide it right under the ball).”

You can read what other golfers are saying about the fairway wood in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop Ping G430 Max here.

3. TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (13.92%)

What TaylorMade says: “Reachable par 5s. Tight par 4s. Long par 3s. Bring ’em on. With a massive 50g sliding weight that creates three fairway woods in one, the all-new Stealth 2 Plus Fairway is like a cheat code. Letting you control launch, spin and distance with a few twists of the wrench.”

Here’s what GolfWRX members are saying

• halfsumo “Stealth 2 Plus. Best sound and feel on the market. Great shaping. Long. Easy to launch. Best adjustability on the market.”

You can read what other golfers are saying about the fairway wood in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus here.

4. Titleist TSR3 (8.83%)

What Titleist says: “Dial in your performance with the ultimate in adjustability. TSR3 Fairways feature a new, easier to adjust 5-position SureFit Adjustable CG Track System that offers both a wider adjustment range and greater precision. A deeper CG improves accuracy.”

Here’s what GolfWRX members are saying

• g_nw: “TSR3 for me… shape, consistency, adjustability and sound… all amazing for me. My launch numbers are the same, every day. I own 3w and 5w and I’ll have these in the bag for a super long time. Ventus TR Black 7X and 8X respectively, loft turned down a bit.”

You can read what other golfers are saying about the fairway wood in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop Titleist TSR3 here.

5. Callaway Paradym (7.3%)

What Callaway says: “A total Paradym shift in distance and forgiveness, featuring progressive shaping, and our most robust offering that fits a wide range of player types. This is the model for golfers who want a high launching fairway wood with a neutral ball flight.”

You can read what other golfers are saying about the fairway wood in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop Callaway Paradym here.

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